Daily Hope Devotionals - God

Even when you’re not aware of it, God is directing your life. Proverbs 16:9 says, “A person may plan his own journey, but the LORD directs his steps” (GW). God likes to direct you through … Continue reading Pain Can Point You Toward Your Purpose

When you’re stressed out, how do you typically unwind? When you’re exhausted and overloaded, how do you de-stress? Maybe you watch a movie. Perhaps you go out to dinner so you don’t have to cook. … Continue reading Only God Can De-stress Your Soul

The Bible is filled with instructions about living the kind of healthy life God made you to live. Exodus 20:9-10 says, “You have six days in which to do your work, but the seventh day … Continue reading What Does a Sabbath Look Like?

If you spend any time on your phone or watching TV these days, you’re going to get a lot of information from a lot of different sources. It’s important, now more than ever, to remember … Continue reading Not Everything You Hear Is True

When everything around you is uncertain, the key to stability is to focus on unchangeable truth. You need to focus on what never changes: God’s Word and God’s character. Here are some unchangeable truths you … Continue reading Focus on What Is Unchanging

After my wife, Kay, and I got engaged, we did something unusual: We moved to opposite sides of the world. She moved to Birmingham, Alabama, to work in an inner-city church, and I moved to … Continue reading Are You Fasting or Feasting on God’s Word?

The Bible says God actively works through your circumstances. But you cannot judge your situation apart from God’s wisdom. In other words, you must leave it up to God to interpret your circumstances. Only he … Continue reading God’s Guidance Won’t Leave You Confused

There are two verses in the Bible that are written by the same author but seem to send opposite messages: 1 John 2:15 says, “Do not love the world or anything in the world. If … Continue reading Stop Following a Culture That Doesn’t Follow God

It takes more than willpower to stop worrying—but you already know that, because you’ve already tried it. You’ve thought, “I shouldn’t worry about this,” yet it stays on your mind. Here are four steps to … Continue reading Four Steps to Help You Stop Worrying

When you are worried, don’t repress it, suppress it, or deny it. Instead, confess it. Talk to God about it. If you try to push down worries, you’re going to get sick. It’s like shaking … Continue reading Meditate on God’s Word, Not Your Worries